WiB x SWS

Happy Sunday! 

We hope you all had a relaxing Thanksgiving break! 

Join us for our next meeting tomorrow, Monday, November 28th at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137) where we will be welcoming UMass Smart Women Securities! This meeting will be focused on ways to set yourself up for future financial success. The women of SWS will be sharing some great advice that you won't want to miss! 

WiB x Athleta: During tomorrow's meeting, we will also be joined by Athleta campus ambassador, Kailey Wu! Kailey is bringing a limited number of special gift bags, filled with Athleta products and a $15 gift card! For a chance to win, use this sign up form! Recipients will be notified, and gifts will be distributed at Monday's meeting. 

WiB x WOI Meditation Night: Join us for a Meditation Night in collaboration with Women of Isenberg on Thursday, December 1st at 6:30pm in Isenberg 106. Come in comfy clothes to enjoy tea and clear your mind before the chaos of finals!

Committee/Program Reminders:

  • Peer Mentorship Program: Tuesday, November 29th at 7pm (ILC N111): Treats & Trivia - This event will be a trivia competition with some special treats to go along with. Please be in contact with your mentor/mentees!

  • Marketing Committee: Wednesday, November 30th at 7pm (Isenberg 119): The Internship Search (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)

  • Community Service Committee: Thursday, December 1st at 6pm (Herter 217): Topic TBD (To sign up for the committee, fill out this form!)


Content Updates:

  • Podcast: "Out of Office (with WiB)" Episode 6, "It's Fall Y'all w/ Virginia and Abbey" hosted by our VP Rachael Doyle, featuring Virginia Betts and Abbey O'Neil is live! Stream on Spotify using this link, or on Apple Music using this link!

  • Blog: Check our most recent blog post, "New Brand Moves in the Fashion World" by Melanie Rosenblatt, at this link!


If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities. 
 

UMass Opportunities

UMass SAM
Smart About Money (SAM) is a student-run financial well-being program. SAM is designed to serve as a financial resource to students, to help them be smart with their money and provide tools to set students up for success. They conduct presentations, workshops, events and even 1:1 sessions with peer financial advisors. Students are encouraged to explore their website at this link, and reach out to Elana Sado with questions!

SAM x VITA
UMass Smart About Money is working with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to recruit volunteers to prepare simple tax returns during the spring semester. Prior experience is not necessary, as training will be provided.  This is a great opportunity to give back to the local community! If you are interested, visit this link for more information. 

UMass Student Nutritionists
The UMass Student Nutritionists at the Body Shop is a free resource to students who would like individual counseling regarding any nutritional goals and concerns. Counseling is performed by fellow students that have gone through an extensive training program along with earning their undergraduate degrees in nutrition. If you are interested in signing up for a free session, use this link!

Additional Opportunities

Ernest & Young
EY has opened applications for their Winter and Summer 2024 Assurance and Tax internships! Students that will be CPA eligible by August 2025 are invited to apply. These opportunities are currently only available to target student populations, so members are encouraged take advantage of this early opportunity to apply. For more information, sign up for an information session using this link, and explore opportunities for Winter 2024 here and here, and Summer 2024 here and here. The deadline to apply for these positions is 11:59pm on Tuesday, November 29th. 

EY is also currently recruiting for their EY Expedition program, an online experience that connects college students and professionals. This program is a great way to learn more about future carrier opportunities and internships. If you are interested fill out this form by Friday, January 20th at 11:59pm!